Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $10 per person
Author: grotonadmin
Thrive55+ Active Living Center (powered by Groton Senior Center) is the premiere location for nutrition, health and technology and recreational classes, special events and trips, transportation, information and referral services for Groton residents 55 years and older. Programs in health, computers/technology, finance, fitness, art, enrichment and more are offered year-round and there are special events constantly throughout the year.
We are active, social and involved and welcome all not only Groton residents. You have to see us to believe us; stop by for a tour of our fun and friendly Thrive55+ Active Living Center (powered by Groton Senior Center)
Visit Thrive55+ Active Living Center for a delicious breakfast, snack and/or lunch prepared daily by our chef in Coastal Cafe.
Second Tuesdays of the Month- General CLUB 55 Meeting
Time: 12:30pm
Groton Club 55 holds monthly meetings for our members at 12:30 pm, on the second Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendars now to come join us, learn what’s going on at the Groton Senior Center, and enjoy a dessert treat on us afterward! It’s a great opportunity to join with friends while keeping up with the many activities scheduled at your Senior Center.
Scrabble- Tuesdays
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Free Activity
Sunshine Chorus- Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am- 11:00am
This chorus takes you down memory lane and brings ‘sunshine’ to its members with a singalong format. Perform only here at the Center. Carol Pratt, Director.
Fee: $8.00
Second Tuesday of the Month- VNA Foot Clinic
VNA nurse provides basic foot care and toe nail clipping for participants. Those with Diabetes or other circulatory conditions are referred to a physician.
This service is offered every 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday at Groton Senior Center, call 860-441-6785 to schedule.
Last Monday of the Month- Teen Tech Support
Time: 4:00pm
Get help with your lap top, phone, or device (ipad, Kindle, etc) from a local teen!
Who knows technology better than teens?!?!
Last Monday of the month at 4 p.m.
Meets at the Groton Senior Center
Technology Center
FREE!! Please register 860-441-6785
Sponsored by Groton Public Library and Groton Senior Center
Game Night- First and Third Monday of the Month-
Time: 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Fee: Free Activity
Location: CR1
Mondays- Cribbage Play or Instructional
Time: 10:30am
Cribbage is a FREE program offered by our wonderful volunteer Ed Dowd who teaches cribbage and leads the cribbage play amongest groups weekly.
Instructional has a maximum of 12 people.
Instructional located in CRC.
Cribbage located in CR1.
Heart Healthy Fitness- Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 4:00pm
FEE: $50 Resident and $60 Non-Resident
Acrylic Painting- Friday
NOT BEING HELD THIS SESSION
Time: 9:00 – 11:00am
Introduction to Acrylic Painting will encompass color theory, blending colors, using a brush as well as a painting knife, training your eyes to see as an artist and having fun! Starting with the fundamentals of painting and ending with a painting to be proud of!
$80.00 per resident for 8 weeks
Your Inspiring Instructor: Jean Lazar
Her teaching experience included working at the following schools: Rhode Island School of Design, Mystic Art Center, Art Institute of Pittsburgh & Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.